Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): u10 games night

Screen 1 (15 mins)

Set Up: Use centre circle, or mark out circle area with cones. 1 Ball per player.

Instructions: Players dribble inside the circle or marked area. One person (Hunter) leaves their ball out and tries to win the ball and take it from another player. If at any stage a ball goes outside the area, that ball is left outside the area, and now there are 2 Hunters are trying to steal a ball. Anyone without a ball is a Hunter

The game continues for a set amount of time (5 mins) or until there are no balls left inside the area.

Variation/Progression: 

HARDER: Reduce the time limit of the game. (1-2 min, making a higher intensity game)

                  Start the game with more hunters.     

                  Reduce the area to play in

EASIER: Players can have a life and bring a ball back into the area

                Hunter can only walk or hop on one leg

                Increase the area to play in      

Key Coaching Points: Players should keep the ball close, using multiple touches and in close to their feet. Players should dribble with their head up, watching for the hunter, and looking for free space to dribble into.

Player Coaching Points: Players should use both feet, and inside and outside of the foot. Players should always be scanning, looking for space and keeping away from the hunter. If the hunter comes, they should shield the ball, and dribble away into space. The Hunter should always try to win a ball rather than kick it out of the area.

Screen 3 (5 mins)

Set Up:4 colours of cones (or poles) with 2 players standing in the middle of each dimond

Instructions: Players wait in the middle of the cone diamonds and the coach will call out one of the colours. The players race to be the first to touch the colour cone, and beat their partner.

Variation/Progression:

Harder:

Players can dribble a ball to the cone.

Make the diamonds larger.

Make the players start in the middle laying down.

Easier:

Make the diamonds smaller

Key Coaching Points: Focus and know where each colour is placed. 

Player Coaching Points: Use sharp movements, and get your shoulder in front of your partners.

Screen 5 (5 mins)

Set Up: 1 mini goal (or poles) 2 balls, 2 pancakes to mark ball starting points, 2 cones to mark defensive line

Instructions: Players take turns to try and score in the goal. They should use feints and moves to try and catch the defender wrong footed, choosing the best ball and moment to shoot.

The defender shuffles along the defensive line to protect the goal.

After a shot, the players reset the ball and switch places.

Variation/Progression:

Harder (for striker):

Move defensive line closer to the goal.

Make the goals smaller.

Move the starting positions for the balls further apart.

Easier(for striker):

Move defensive line closer to the attacking line.

Make the goals bigger.

Move the starting positions for the balls closer together.

Key Coaching Points: Watch your opponent, use feints and moves to try and get your opponent wrong footed. 

Player Coaching Points: Fake your shots, use sharp movements and take your chances. Keep your head up and watch your opponents. Stay low and athle